Dive Brief:

• A weather barrier for home construction that can be applied by a sprayer or with a roller was introduced at the International Builders' Show this month.
• Sto Corp. said its StoGuard product will be easier and faster for home builders to apply that are traditional house-wrap products and can be done without special training.
• The company contended that the spray-on has an advantage over conventional wraps because it does not have to be pierced by nails or staples, reducing chances for air leaks.

Dive Insight:

Workers do not need special protective gear if they apply StoGuard as a spray, Sto said. The product complies with EPA regulations for architectural coatings and qualifies for LEED credits, the company added. The company did not give a cost comparison with house wraps.